In this clip, you'll learn how to incorporate arpeggios into your uke playing. If you want to get really good at playing the ukulele, it stands to reason that you'll need to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in high-quality video lessons like this one from the folks at ...more
To play 'Ukulele Lady' on the ukulele you should first realize that you should allow yourself to get silly and goofy with this song. First, to start you should play the first verse with the F chord, and then on the drawn out Honolulu Bay play the chords Db7-C7 and F. Start ove ...more
In this free video guitar lesson, you'll learn how to incorporate simple arpeggios into your guitar playing. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and h ...more
Learn to play arpeggios in C Major on the piano. C=1 1,4 & 5 = Major 2,3 & 6 = Minor 7 = Diminished
Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you how to play movable G major arpeggio. Arpeggios should be a daily part of your practice routine. They help with technique, learning the fretboard and getting familiar with what notes belong to what chord. Most i ...more
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head an ...more
This how to video covers playing arpeggios, dominate 7ths and diminished 7th's on the piano. These concepts are essential for every pianist to learn. Watch this video and you will be playing arpeggiated 7th chords in no time.
Playing ukulele chords is easy and fun on this great little instrument. Learn how to play a variety of ukulele chords with expert tips in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 9 - How to Play ukulele chords. Play ukulele chords - Part 2 of 9. Click through to watch th ...more
Check out this ukulele lesson for beginners. Learn from the Australian guy. Start by learning how to hold the instrument and eventually you'll get to playing songs like "Five foot two, eyes of blue." Part 1 of 8 - How to Play the ukulele. Part 2 of 8 - How to Play the ukulele ...more
Learning how to play and connect arpeggios is the beginning of getting into not only creating interesting and fresh melodies but also sweep picking! It's very simple to do, you just need to know the formula for the different types of arpeggios out there. In this video you will ...more
So you just bought your Ukulele but you have never played one before, you don't know what to do with it except make it sound like a cat being strung across..., won't go into too many details, you get the point. In this video you will learn the anatomy of the Ukulele as well as ...more
Sorry all of you Justin Bieber fans, this ukulele lesson is for the Third Eye Blind song called "Never Let You Go". It's a very detailed uke lesson, complete with chords, strumming and picking parts. This may be a little hard for ukulele novices, but definitely something worth ...more
Want help playing slack key on the ukulele? Check out this video for a long lesson. Part 1 of 6 - How to Play the ukulele in slack key. Part 2 of 6 - How to Play the ukulele in slack key. Part 3 of 6 - How to Play the ukulele in slack key. Part 4 of 6 - How to Play the ukul ...more
Learn some ukulele basics and how to play "White Sandy Beach." Part 1 of 2 - How to Play the ukulele with basic instructions. Part 2 of 2 - How to Play the ukulele with basic instructions.
Want to play Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much e ...more
Play the ukulele using a fingerstyle pick with tips from this video. Play the G chord, the C chord, go back to the G chord, and then play a D chord (which is open).
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play your uku ...more
Watch this video to learn how to play the ukulele chord progression in "C"! Start with C, A minor, F, and G7. Or try C, F, C, and G7. Or C, F, C, and G7. You'll get the hang of it.
Check out this video to learn how to play the minor chords on the ukulele! Play A minor, B minor, C minor, D minor, E minor, F minor (my favorite), and G minor.
Want to play a medley of "Where is the Love" by the Black Eyed Peas, "Superman" by Five for Fighting, "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5, "Collide" by Howie Day, "No One" by Alicia Keys and "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play ...more
Check out this ukulele lesson by Ken Middleton. Although this has a rather tongue-in-cheek title, it is a serious lesson for learning how to play Leonard Cohen on the ukulele.
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this how to video, Aaron shows some other methods ...more
Learn ukulele basics from this video. This is great for beginners. Learn the C chord, the F chord, and the G chord.
Watch to learn the three finger roll picking technique on ukulele.
To play a guitar riff is to do more than simply to memorize a short musical phrase. Guitar riffs are like any other musical exercise; practicing them can be a terrific means of building manual dexterity and improving your overall playing technique. We can say of riffs, then, t ...more
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn the correct left han ...more
Another TED speaker featured today: Ukulele guru Jake Shimabukuro shares his thoughts and incredible skill in the videos below. Interview at TED with Boing Boing's Mark Frauenfelder. Most Viewed YouTube Performance: Shimabukuro Covers "My Guitar Gently Weeps". Jake Shimabuku ...more
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this two part tutorial, Jody Kamisato of Ukulele ...more
Learn how to play the basic ukulele chord progression in "G"! Play G, E minor, C, and D7 (or you can substitute E minor with B minor). No, it doesn't sound too sad, just a little wistful.
Learn how to play the ukulele chord progression in "A"! This is "basic, basic" (so says our instructor/musician). Try A, D, A, E7.
Learn how to play the basic ukulele chord progression in "F"! Play F, D minor, B flat, and C7. It really does sound awesome.
Learn how to play the basic ukulele chord progression in "D"! Start with D, B minor, G, and A7.
Check out this instructional piano video that shows you some exercises to improve the way you play scales (and arpeggios) with a few exercises and techniques. This tutorial is great for beginner to advanced piano players. Practice the scales and arpeggios on the piano and impr ...more
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this how to video, Aaron shows you a real common ...more
Want to incorporate genuine Hawaiian ukulele techniques into your playing? If so, you're in luck: This video tutorial presents a number of tricks and techniques—vamps and endings, for example—that can easily be added to any ukulele player's repertory. For more information on p ...more
This how to video talks about 4-note arpeggios and shifting from major to minor triads on the piano or keyboard. These techniques are essential to playing more advanced piano pieces where there are key changes. You will have a better grasp of music theory with this easy to fol ...more
The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn C Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series. Play C-major arpeggios on the violin - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play C-major arpeggios on the ...more
Become a better bass player by mastering these exercises. Learn how to improve your upright bass playing skills in this acoustic bass lesson from an expert bass player. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play scales and arpeggios on the upright bass. Play scales and arpeggios on the uprigh ...more
Play an easy ukulele blues tune. "Bad to the bone" is based on this simple technique. Pick up your ukulele and give it a try!
If you want to improve your violin technique then this how to video is the place to start. This video teaches you to play one finger arpeggios. This exercise is designed to help you increase your comfort and agility in all positions, develop confidence and accuracy in all posi ...more
Learn how to play "Wipeout" on the ukulele! This is an EXCELLENT, slow tutorial. This song sounds better--and more tropical--on the uke than on the guitar
Come on! Ukuleles are NOT just for Hawaiian music! Bust out your uke, put on your Santa cap and get those carols rolling. This tutorial by Michael Lynch shows you how to play a sweet solo for Silent Night on your trusty ukulele. From aloha to aloho ho ho!
Why is it done that way, and how can I figure out a Hawaiian vamp on the fly in any key? Watch this and find out. You just need a uke, of course.
The beginning of the video lays out a couple quick lessons on hand and finger placement for playing string notes on the ukulele. The first hand placement and is for string C: using your ring finger place it on the bottom string. The right hand will strum the strings in a down, ...more
The ukulele is much like a guitar in many ways. In this video clip series you will learn how to apply several popular guitar playing techniques to the ukulele. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play harmonics on the ukulele. Play harmonics on the ukulele - Part 2 of 15. Click through to w ...more
Practice upright bass with minor scales and arpeggios. Learn about scales, sharps, flats, and more in this free upright bass video from a classical and jazz bassist. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play minor scales and arpeggios on the upright bass. Play minor scales and arpeggios on t ...more
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play tremolo ...more
There's no getting around it: if you want to get good at playing the ukulele or any other instrument, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in free uke lessons, like this one from Ukulele Live, which make the task not only easy but fun. This clip, in part ...more
First of all you have to watch the screen for two bars. One bar is situated in the right side of the screen and the other bar is on the bottom of your screen. First you have to start by following the ‘side bar’ which has the four strings separated by different sections. It als ...more
Violinists can improve their range with minor scales and their skills with arpeggios. Learn how to play minor scales and arpeggios on the violin in this free music lesson from a professional violinist. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play minor scales and arpeggios on the violin. Play m ...more
Every string instrument has scales and chords that can be played and the bass is no exception. Learn what a dominant scale is and about arpeggios from a musical expert int his free video clip series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play dominant scales and arpeggios on the upright bass. ...more
Want to play Jason Mraz' "I'm Yours" on your ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun ...more
Want to play "Jingle Bells" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much ...more
Want to play "Waltzing Matilda" on your ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and ...more
Want to play John Newton's "Amazing Grace" hymnal on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is ...more
Want to play "Oh, Shenandoah" (sometimes titled "Across the Wide Missouri") on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your f ...more
Want to play "Scarborough Fair" (sometimes called "Are You Going to Scarborough Fair?") on your ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning t ...more
Want to play "Winter Wonderland" on your ukulele? See how it's done with this free video ukulele lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the ukulele, players of all ski ...more
In this clip, learn how to play major scales on the ukulele. If you want to get really good at playing the ukulele, it stands to reason that you'll need to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in high-quality video lessons like this one from the folks at Ukulele Undergroun ...more
There's no getting around it: if you want to get good at playing the ukulele or any other instrument, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in free, high-quality uke lessons, like this one from YouTube's preeminent tropical tutor, Ukulele Mike. This parti ...more